The Warriors are 1-0 so far on their seven-game road trip. (USA TODAY IMAGES)

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There are certain games during the course of an 82-game schedule that seem to stick out more than others. Friday night’s game between the Nets and Warriors in Brooklyn would seem to be one of those games.

The Warriors (11-7), coming off a win at Detroit on Wednesday, are playing Game 2 of a seven-game road trip, and the Nets are the second-toughest opponent (besides Miami) that they’ll face.

When charting out a road trip such as this, it’s not a game you put down in the “win” column early, that’s for sure. But that’s why it could be a real swing game for the Warriors. If the Warriors can come out of Brooklyn with a win, it sets up the possibility that this road trip could be something special.

Here are some things to watch for during Friday’s game between the Warriors and Brooklyn Nets:

The point guard matchup: Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is playing very well these days, having put together four consecutive games of at least 20 points and 10 assists.

Question is: Can he have that type of impactful game against a very good opponent on the road? He may have to if the Warriors have a shot at winning the game.

As for Williams, he struggled against the Warriors in a Nov. 21 loss at Oracle Arena, scoring just nine points – on 4-for-12 from the field – and handing out eight assists.

Look for small-ball: If there’s one thing Warriors coach Mark Jackson has been questioned about this season, it’s his propensity to forgo playing with a center and instead pairing David Lee and Carl Landry up front.

Well, there should be plenty of Lee and Landry on Friday because Brooklyn center Brook Lopez will not play because of sprained right foot.

Andray Blatche could get the start in Lopez’ place and Reggie Evans – assuming he’ll play – will likely get plenty of minutes, too.

Locate Wallace: Gerald Wallace didn’t play when the team’s played on Nov. 21, and he’s been a player who has a nice history against Golden State.

Wallace is a very good defender, and his athleticism has afforded him the ability to get plenty of easy buckets over the years. If Wallace is defending Klay Thompson, it’s important Thompson makes sure to take as many quality shots as possible.

Wallace is also a very good rebounder from the small forward spot and Golden State will have to be aware of that.